diff --git a/DHT.cpp b/DHT.cpp
index a48ac74..1f920a3 100644
--- a/DHT.cpp
+++ b/DHT.cpp
@@ -43,6 +43,12 @@ DHT::DHT(uint8_t pin, uint8_t type, uint8_t count) {
   (void)count; // Workaround to avoid compiler warning.
   _pin = pin;
   _type = type;
+    // Adjust MIN_INTERVAL based on sensor type
+  if (_type == DHT11) {
+    _minInterval = 1000; // 1 second for DHT11
+  } else {
+    _minInterval = 2000; // 2 seconds for other types
+  }
 #ifdef __AVR
   _bit = digitalPinToBitMask(pin);
   _port = digitalPinToPort(pin);
diff --git a/DHT.h b/DHT.h
index 95570e1..28e8e98 100644
--- a/DHT.h
+++ b/DHT.h
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ class DHT {
 private:
   uint8_t data[5];
   uint8_t _pin, _type;
+  uint32_t _minInterval; // Minimum interval between reads
 #ifdef __AVR
   // Use direct GPIO access on an 8-bit AVR so keep track of the port and
   // bitmask for the digital pin connected to the DHT.  Other platforms will use